Proskauer - ERISA Practice Center

Health Benefits Provided to Same-Sex Spouses

As we await the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in U.S. v. Windsor, which may come as early as this week, many employers are considering the potential impact that the decision may have on the health benefits that they provide…more

| Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law, Family Law, Health, Insurance

IRS Says PCORI Fees Are Deductible

As employers plan for paying various health care reform fees, one question that arises is whether the fees owed are tax deductible. In particular, it has been unclear whether the fees paid pursuant the Affordable Care Act to…more

| Labor & Employment Law, Health, Insurance, Taxation

The Future of Domestic Partner Health Benefits

If the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the federal Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) is unconstitutional in Windsor v. U.S., which is expected to be decided this month, will employers that offer health benefits to employees’…more

| Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law, Health, Insurance, Taxation

Final Wellness Program Regulations Issued

On May 29, 2013, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury (the “Departments”) issued final regulations on implementing and expanding employment-based wellness programs. The rules set forth in the final…more

| Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law, Health, Insurance

Proskauer’s DOMA Task Force

Proskauer’s Employee Benefits Practice Center’s DOMA Task Force, which is comprised of lawyers from our offices nationwide, regularly advises employers and other plan sponsors on the myriad benefits issues that arise in the…more

| Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law, Family Law, Health, Insurance

DOL Updates Model COBRA Notice in Light of Health Care Reform

Come 2014, the Health Insurance Exchanges will provide another option to COBRA “qualified beneficiaries” who are considering whether to elect to continue health coverage under an employer’s group plan…more

| Labor & Employment Law, Health, Insurance

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